gale

• Substantiv, das einen sehr starken, meist böigen und anhaltenden Wind bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Stürmen oder schlechtem Wetter.

A noun referring to a very strong wind, typically one that is forceful and sustained, often associated with storms or rough weather.

1. B1formal

   A very strong wind, typically between 34 and 40 knots on the Beaufort scale.

   Sturmwind

   • The gale knocked down several trees in the park.
   • Ships stayed in port due to the approaching gale.
   • A sudden gale swept across the coast, causing damage.

   Synonymeblastblowsquallstormtempestwindstorm

   Antonymebreezecalmlullquietstillness

2. Outburst of laughterB2informal

   A sudden, loud burst of laughter.

   Lachsalve

   • His joke caused a gale of laughter from the audience.
   • She let out a gale of laughter at the funny story.
   • The room erupted in a gale of laughter.

   Synonymeburstfithowlpealroar